Health
A sugar levy would be an investment in the health of our nation and its people, says James Muecke – The Islander
A 20 per cent levy on all sugary drinks would have a positive flow-on health and economic impact.
Dr James Muecke spoke to the National Press Club on Tuesday about Australia being let down by “flawed” national dietary guidelines and a lack of understanding from experts about type 2 diabetes. He supports a sugar tax, but said diet is key to preventing or reversing type 2 diabetes. He’s a piece he wrote for Australia Community Media back in August.
When I received my award on the Australia Day weekend, I suggested a multi-pronged approach to curb the growing epidemic of type 2 diabetes that’s…
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